Over the past 12 years, I have designed, strategized, art directed, and managed print & digital concepts in the Chicagoland area. I studied Communication Design at Harrington College of Design and focused on Branding & Web Development. I've had the opportunity and pleasure of collaborating with many design professionals in multiple disciplines in both corporate and agency settings. I have worked with a wide variety of clients and enjoy the experience with each and every one.
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EXPERIENCE
Senior Designer | Solomon Cordwell Buenz | Chicago, IL | November 2021 - Present
+ Assist with the re-branding effort at SCB, working with internal stakeholders and external consultants
+ Design all graphic content for the firm’s general marketing efforts
+ Ensure the quality, dissemination, and oversight of the firm’s branding/graphic standards to both internal and external audiences
+ Create unique and on-brand print and digital collateral for the firm, such as trend pieces, research papers, publications, project case studies, etc.
+ Design custom proposals, portfolios, and presentation slides reflecting the firm’s brand
+ Design marketing materials (print and digital) for event and conference sponsorships
+ Develop and produce creative solutions for leave-behinds, presentations, design competitions, brochures, events, portfolios, and other marketing collateral
+ Create custom, data driven graphics for select project pursuits, such as infographics, schedules, etc.
+ Provide graphic design support for public relations and communications, including but not limited to social media and award submittals
+ Provide design assistance with firm’s digital communications
+ Coordinate production of materials with printers and other vendors as needed
+ Provide graphic design assistance to architecture teams as needed, with design presentations and concept books, and to firm leadership for internal meetings
+ Manage www.scb.com including uploading new content and maintaining existing content
Intermittently collaborate with the architecture, interior design, and planning studios for project-specific design deliverables including, but not limited to, environmental graphics, signage, etc.
+ Assist with the re-branding effort at SCB, working with internal stakeholders and external consultants
+ Design all graphic content for the firm’s general marketing efforts
+ Ensure the quality, dissemination, and oversight of the firm’s branding/graphic standards to both internal and external audiences
+ Create unique and on-brand print and digital collateral for the firm, such as trend pieces, research papers, publications, project case studies, etc.
+ Design custom proposals, portfolios, and presentation slides reflecting the firm’s brand
+ Design marketing materials (print and digital) for event and conference sponsorships
+ Develop and produce creative solutions for leave-behinds, presentations, design competitions, brochures, events, portfolios, and other marketing collateral
+ Create custom, data driven graphics for select project pursuits, such as infographics, schedules, etc.
+ Provide graphic design support for public relations and communications, including but not limited to social media and award submittals
+ Provide design assistance with firm’s digital communications
+ Coordinate production of materials with printers and other vendors as needed
+ Provide graphic design assistance to architecture teams as needed, with design presentations and concept books, and to firm leadership for internal meetings
+ Manage www.scb.com including uploading new content and maintaining existing content
Intermittently collaborate with the architecture, interior design, and planning studios for project-specific design deliverables including, but not limited to, environmental graphics, signage, etc.
Art Director | Abbott Laboratories | Abbott Park, IL | January 2020 - November 2021
+ Contractor through Creative Circle, supporting corporate marketing efforts. Designing: event signage and graphics, customer journeys and event space, environmental signage, trade show signage, and supporting Abbott's Life Changing Tech brand style.
+ Contractor through Creative Circle, supporting corporate marketing efforts. Designing: event signage and graphics, customer journeys and event space, environmental signage, trade show signage, and supporting Abbott's Life Changing Tech brand style.
Senior Designer | Abbott Laboratories | Abbott Park, IL | June 2019 - December 2019
+ Contractor through Creative Circle, supporting corporate marketing efforts. Designing: event signage and graphics, customer journeys through event space, environmental signage for corporate offices, trade show signage, and supporting Abbott's Life Changing Tech campaign style.
+ Contractor through Creative Circle, supporting corporate marketing efforts. Designing: event signage and graphics, customer journeys through event space, environmental signage for corporate offices, trade show signage, and supporting Abbott's Life Changing Tech campaign style.
Senior Designer | Medline Industries, Inc. | Northfield, IL | March 2019 - June 2019
+ Contractor through Mondo, playing an active role in strategically exploring, ideating and crafting design solutions from conception to production; following creative briefs to a tee; acting as a steward of the brand, embracing the look, feel and strategies in place; and helping coordinate photoshoots, illustration development and vendor/printer communications.
+ Contractor through Mondo, playing an active role in strategically exploring, ideating and crafting design solutions from conception to production; following creative briefs to a tee; acting as a steward of the brand, embracing the look, feel and strategies in place; and helping coordinate photoshoots, illustration development and vendor/printer communications.
Design Contractor | Creative Circle | Chicagoland Area | January 2019 - March 2019
Core Spaces
+ Aided in the development of a sub-brand identity while building out brand guidelines that included: personality, typography, iconography and photography
+ Designed print & digital sales collateral with large amounts of content while helping to write content and moderate comments
+ Designed website layouts and wireframes while collaborating with external teams for implementation
Core Spaces
+ Aided in the development of a sub-brand identity while building out brand guidelines that included: personality, typography, iconography and photography
+ Designed print & digital sales collateral with large amounts of content while helping to write content and moderate comments
+ Designed website layouts and wireframes while collaborating with external teams for implementation
Creative Powers
+ Maintained promotional banners for the Grand Food Center's website that coincided with weekly email promotions through Constant Contact
+ Designed campaign and promotional material for several marketing channels including: social media, email, direct mail and in-store signage
+ Maintained promotional banners for the Grand Food Center's website that coincided with weekly email promotions through Constant Contact
+ Designed campaign and promotional material for several marketing channels including: social media, email, direct mail and in-store signage
Graphic Designer | OTHERWISE, Inc | Chicago, IL | May 2018 - December 2018
+ Responsible for implementing digital, social, and product strategies to increase marketing effectiveness for luxury real estate clientele
+ Created final design deliverables through appropriately detailed design specifications including: website wireframes, identity storyboards, high and low fidelity mockups, and prototypes
+ Integrated digital and online initiatives into campaigns and marketing efforts
+ Developed strategic logo marks and brand identities that included brand voice and personality
+ Responsible for implementing digital, social, and product strategies to increase marketing effectiveness for luxury real estate clientele
+ Created final design deliverables through appropriately detailed design specifications including: website wireframes, identity storyboards, high and low fidelity mockups, and prototypes
+ Integrated digital and online initiatives into campaigns and marketing efforts
+ Developed strategic logo marks and brand identities that included brand voice and personality
Marketing Graphic Designer | Generation Brands | Skokie, IL | April 2017 - May 2018
+ Responsible for creating and maintaining deliverables for ELEMENT by Tech Lighting and aided marketing department teammates with designing assets for Tech Lighting, Feiss, LBL and Ambiance lighting brands
+ Designed the 2018 ELEMENT by Tech Lighting catalog while collaborating with the product and engineering departments; audited technical information and developed a strong understanding of product specifications
+ Designed webpage mockups using Photoshop CC, then developed frontend of website using HTML and CSS and delivered to web development team for final server assembly
+ Conceptualized and assisted with wayfinding signage for state-of-the-art lighting gallery space
+ Responsible for creating and maintaining deliverables for ELEMENT by Tech Lighting and aided marketing department teammates with designing assets for Tech Lighting, Feiss, LBL and Ambiance lighting brands
+ Designed the 2018 ELEMENT by Tech Lighting catalog while collaborating with the product and engineering departments; audited technical information and developed a strong understanding of product specifications
+ Designed webpage mockups using Photoshop CC, then developed frontend of website using HTML and CSS and delivered to web development team for final server assembly
+ Conceptualized and assisted with wayfinding signage for state-of-the-art lighting gallery space
Graphic Designer (contract) | The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | February 2017 - March 2017
+ Collaborated with teams to design exhibition signage, way-finding signage, button badges, reception posters, volunteer give-away bags, and educational learning plans for K-12 teachers and students
+ Collaborated with a print vendor to prepare files for small and large print
+ Worked with multiple departments and copywriters for preparing and fine-tuning an exhibition proposal document for both digital and print application; prepared graphics, photos, renderings, content, etc.
Project Manager | Ella's Bubbles, LLC | Chicago, IL | January 2016 - December 2016
Website Design & Maintenance (wordpress, magento, responsive)
+ Graphics, banners, sliders, images, buttons, layout
+ Organization & structure
+ Update downloadable product documents & images
+ Frontend development (HTML, CSS)
Online Marketing, E-Commerce & SEO
+ Development of online marketing & campaign strategies
+ Supervision of Google AdWords & social media blogging
+ E-blast campaign design
+ Creative content development in support of business development
Product Development & Administration
+ Acquire white-label products from manufactures
+ Development of SKU's, price sheets, product descriptions, specifications, manuals
Sales & Customer Service
+ Sales generation & growth
+ Answer phone & email product questions
+ Respond to customer leads
+ Customer and dealer support
Account Manager | One Chicago, Inc | Des Plaines, IL | August 2015 - November 2015
+ Client account negotiation
+ New client acquisition through direct marketing
+ Client retention & relationship-building
+ Leadership, coaching & training of others
Communication Designer | Creative Go-Round | Chicago, IL | January 2011 - July 2013
+ Assisted & consulted with non-profit organizations to revitalize their identity and strategy needs
+ Delivered targeted materials including logos, stationery, brand guidelines, packaging, brochures, postcards, newsletters, catalogs, advertisements, etc.
+ Managed multiple simultaneous clients, projects, & budgets
+ Coordinated with & prepared files for print vendors
+ Collaborated with teams to design exhibition signage, way-finding signage, button badges, reception posters, volunteer give-away bags, and educational learning plans for K-12 teachers and students
+ Collaborated with a print vendor to prepare files for small and large print
+ Worked with multiple departments and copywriters for preparing and fine-tuning an exhibition proposal document for both digital and print application; prepared graphics, photos, renderings, content, etc.
Project Manager | Ella's Bubbles, LLC | Chicago, IL | January 2016 - December 2016
Website Design & Maintenance (wordpress, magento, responsive)
+ Graphics, banners, sliders, images, buttons, layout
+ Organization & structure
+ Update downloadable product documents & images
+ Frontend development (HTML, CSS)
Online Marketing, E-Commerce & SEO
+ Development of online marketing & campaign strategies
+ Supervision of Google AdWords & social media blogging
+ E-blast campaign design
+ Creative content development in support of business development
Product Development & Administration
+ Acquire white-label products from manufactures
+ Development of SKU's, price sheets, product descriptions, specifications, manuals
Sales & Customer Service
+ Sales generation & growth
+ Answer phone & email product questions
+ Respond to customer leads
+ Customer and dealer support
Account Manager | One Chicago, Inc | Des Plaines, IL | August 2015 - November 2015
+ Client account negotiation
+ New client acquisition through direct marketing
+ Client retention & relationship-building
+ Leadership, coaching & training of others
Communication Designer | Creative Go-Round | Chicago, IL | January 2011 - July 2013
+ Assisted & consulted with non-profit organizations to revitalize their identity and strategy needs
+ Delivered targeted materials including logos, stationery, brand guidelines, packaging, brochures, postcards, newsletters, catalogs, advertisements, etc.
+ Managed multiple simultaneous clients, projects, & budgets
+ Coordinated with & prepared files for print vendors
FREELANCE
Web Designer | Lang Dental Manufacturing Co. | Remote | June 2016 - Present
+ Performed research on consumer demographics and successful competitor websites and advertisements
+ Collaborated then designed a sitemap and wireframe
+ Created and designed website icons, graphics, artwork, images and call-to-actions
+ Developed website-wide design mockups, then sent to developer for web implementation
Designer & Consultant | creative will | United States | October 2011 - Present
+ Assisting new & returning clients with identity & campaign needs
+ Delivering targeted materials including logos, graphics, stationery, brand guidelines, catalogs, advertisements, etc.
+ Design, develop & maintain multiple websites for clients
+ Manage multiple simultaneous clients, projects, and budgets
Designer & Consultant | Creative Kids Corner | Chicago, IL | December 2011 - May 2015
+ Conceptualized, restructured & designed brand identity
+ Developed targeted materials including logos, stationery, brand guidelines, brochures, advertisements, etc.
+ Created & translated subject matter into graphics for promotional materials & social media blogging
+ Designed & maintained website
+ Prepared & maintained print files for press & production
+ 2012 American Graphic Design Award winner for Identity Design
+ Created and designed website icons, graphics, artwork, images and call-to-actions
+ Developed website-wide design mockups, then sent to developer for web implementation
Designer & Consultant | creative will | United States | October 2011 - Present
+ Assisting new & returning clients with identity & campaign needs
+ Delivering targeted materials including logos, graphics, stationery, brand guidelines, catalogs, advertisements, etc.
+ Design, develop & maintain multiple websites for clients
+ Manage multiple simultaneous clients, projects, and budgets
Designer & Consultant | Creative Kids Corner | Chicago, IL | December 2011 - May 2015
+ Conceptualized, restructured & designed brand identity
+ Developed targeted materials including logos, stationery, brand guidelines, brochures, advertisements, etc.
+ Created & translated subject matter into graphics for promotional materials & social media blogging
+ Designed & maintained website
+ Prepared & maintained print files for press & production
+ 2012 American Graphic Design Award winner for Identity Design
PROJECTS
Graphic Designer | Gerber Collision & Glass | Chicago, IL | May 2012 - August 2012
+ Collaborated with a team of Interior Designers in conjunction with Jones Lang LaSalle to develop a Gerber Design Program prototype that could be implemented into existing facilities nationwide
+ Objectives: Assist with the development of a design concept, customer journey, & create a communication strategy
+ Primary responsibilities included designing verbal and visual themes & graphic treatments for brand featured walls, product displays, campaign promotion banners, window displays, brand stationery, & other promotional materials
+ Collaborated with a team of Interior Designers in conjunction with Jones Lang LaSalle to develop a Gerber Design Program prototype that could be implemented into existing facilities nationwide
+ Objectives: Assist with the development of a design concept, customer journey, & create a communication strategy
+ Primary responsibilities included designing verbal and visual themes & graphic treatments for brand featured walls, product displays, campaign promotion banners, window displays, brand stationery, & other promotional materials
EDUCATION
Harrington College of Design | Communication Design | Chicago, IL | January 2010 - May 2015
Madison Area Technical College | Agriculture Technology | Madison, WI | August 2007 - June 2008
North Boone High School | General Education | Poplar Grove, IL | August 2003 - May 2007
DESIGN COMPETENCE
• • • • • • • • • • Advertising
• • • • • • • • • • Branding
• • • • • • • • • • Environmental
• • • • • • • • • • Grid & Layout
• • • • • • • • • • HTML / CSS
• • • • • • • • • • Illustration
• • • • • • • • • • Image Editing
• • • • • • • • • • Motion Graphics
• • • • • • • • • • Package Design
• • • • • • • • • • Photography
• • • • • • • • • • Wayfinding
• • • • • • • • • • Typography
• • • • • • • • • • UX Design
• • • • • • • • • • Web Design
• • • • • • • • • • Branding
• • • • • • • • • • Environmental
• • • • • • • • • • Grid & Layout
• • • • • • • • • • HTML / CSS
• • • • • • • • • • Illustration
• • • • • • • • • • Image Editing
• • • • • • • • • • Motion Graphics
• • • • • • • • • • Package Design
• • • • • • • • • • Photography
• • • • • • • • • • Wayfinding
• • • • • • • • • • Typography
• • • • • • • • • • UX Design
• • • • • • • • • • Web Design
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Software
Mac OS X + Windows 10 + Coda 2 + Sketch Up + Microsoft Office + Illustrator CC + Photoshop CC + InDesign CC + After Effects CC + Flash CC + Acrobat Pro DC
Mac OS X + Windows 10 + Coda 2 + Sketch Up + Microsoft Office + Illustrator CC + Photoshop CC + InDesign CC + After Effects CC + Flash CC + Acrobat Pro DC
Web Applications
Wordpress + Magento + Shopify + Google Apps for Work + Constant Contact + Mailchimp + Basecamp + Dropbox + ownCloud + Bootstrap + cPanel + Hootsuite + Facebook Ads Manager
Wordpress + Magento + Shopify + Google Apps for Work + Constant Contact + Mailchimp + Basecamp + Dropbox + ownCloud + Bootstrap + cPanel + Hootsuite + Facebook Ads Manager
